Maxlucado iconMaxlucadoAug 10, 2026 ~6 min source read

Step Out of the Traffic

A short devotional that uses Elijah’s exile and Jesus’ solitude to make a simple case: solitude with God builds strength. Psalm 46:10 (MSG) frames the invitation—step away from the noise and take a long, loving look at God.

Step Out of the Traffic

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Solitude can be a deliberate season of preparation and spiritual strengthening, modeled by Elijah and Jesus.

Regular, purposeful time alone with God is presented as practical training for courage and resilience.

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Purposeful silence and solitude are basic courses in Unbreakable Courage 101. Jesus found his Kerith in the obscure days of Nazareth and the quiet days in the wilderness. In order to gather strength for the cross, he sought time alone in the Garden of Gethsemane.

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He had no temple for worship, no faith fraternity for strength. It would be years before he enjoyed fellowship with faithful Jews. If Jesus needed Kerith-like solitude, how much more do we?

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